After you review Chapter 13 complete the following discussion questions and upload a response up to 2 pages long with references. Each questions is worth 10 points each. A thorough response is required for full credit.
1. Describe the five phases of the exercise cycle.
2. Describe the five phases of the training development cycle.
3. Describe the eight steps of the evaluation and improvement planning process.
4. What is the purpose of an exercise?
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Title: The Exercise Cycle, Training Development Cycle, and Evaluation Process in Emergency Management
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The Intersection of Micro-Linguistics and Computational Linguistics: A Look at AI Chat-Bots In the field of linguistics, there are two main branches that focus on different aspects of language: macro-linguistics and micro-lingu
Text Submission or File. Original work. One attempt. Summary: (Do not copy from course Slides or any source. Do not summarize lecture notes. This is not research) Based on your understanding of unit five, write an academic essay on the following topic: Macro-linguistics tends to focus on broader, larger concepts and tendencies of language, while micro-linguistics is concerned with smaller, more specific linguistic elements. Demonstrate your understanding of the topics covered in unit five by writing a brief academic essay identifying aspects of micro-linguistics and how they are covered under Computational Linguistics as evidenced by the latest development in AI chat-bots e.g. ChatGPT & Geminin etc. (one page will be enough )
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Title: “The Concept of “Good” in “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” Student 1 comment: In “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” the Grandmother seems to have a very narrow and traditional view of what constitutes
3.3 Discussion #1: “A Good Man Is Hard to Find”
You must submit a comment and respond to 2 student comments in a meaningful way to earn credit for this Discussion (6 sentences each): (You have to finish in 4 hours. I am just putting 13 hours so I can select tutor)
Think about the use of the word “good” both in the title and in the story. What does the Grandmother mean by “a good man” in the world? What examples of good/bad do we have in the story? Is there any sense in which the Misfit is “good”? Explain.
Offer a quote from the story that you explain.
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Changing Minds: Utilizing Ethnomethodology and Symbolic Interactionism to Alter Beliefs and Behaviors Introduction: Changing someone’s mind can be a challenging and complex task, as beliefs and behaviors are deeply ingrained in individuals. However,
How do you change someone’s mind?
Using the theory of Ethnomethodology and at least one other theory (Symbolic Interactionism and/or Conflict Theory and/or Structural Functionalism), craft a way to change what someone believes, as well as change the behaviors associated with that belief.
Your TA will be looking for
a strong, clear introduction
a strong, clear thesis in bold print
overall excellent quality of writing
an explanation of the situation you are addressing
an explanation of the 5 Features/Ethnomethodology
an explanation of the other theory used
a statement of solution (set of solutions)
an explanation of how your solution(s) will use 5 Features/ethnomethodology
an explanation of how your solution will use the other theory you chose
a strong, clear conclusion
and a bibliography in APA style.
Deeply use required course materials.
Optional/recommended materials can be used to supplement use of required materials.
It is not permitted to use materials from outside of course required and recommended materials (without instructor approval).
Do not use AI in developing your work.
Please please do not use AI
These are the sources that can be used but only these sources can be used no outside sources.
As mentioned above all 5 theories of ethonmethodology have to be used
They go as the 1. Reality is Reflexive 2. Reality is Coherent 3. Reality is dependent on interaction 4. Reality is Fragile 5. Reality is Permeable
The reading for this I will upload below but it’s citation is here below
Mehan, H. & Wood, H. (2011). Five Features of Reality. In J. O’Brien (Ed.), The Production of Reality: Essays and Readings on Social Interaction (5th Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
Amy Cuddy TED Talk – Fake it Till You Make it The link is below
I will also upload the whole textbook where you can use chapters 1-6 for support
Newman, D. M. (2021). Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life (Brief Edition/7th Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. -
“Environmental Issues and the Role of EH&S Professionals in Addressing Them”
The topic for the paper is to identify an environmental issue/current events related to one of the course topics and write a 3-page (about 5 paragraphs) summary of the issue. Issues/current events can be found using newspapers, television, internet, social media, etc. A reference back to the original source must be included with the paper. The papers should summarize the issue, identify the problem, and discuss how EH&S professionals can work to address such problems. The topics covered were; History of the Environmental Movement General Environmental Concepts Population Growth and STDs Communicable Diseases and Vectors Toxic Substances Air Pollution Indoor Air Pollution Water Resources and Pollution Solid Waste/Hazardous Waste Food Safety Radiation Consumer Products
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Decision Tree Analysis for Business Decisions “Assessing the Probability of a Successful Bid”
For decision trees, you may choose to solve the problems using the PrecisionTree add-in in Excel.
Problem 1
A Tech has developed a new AI-based robot and is in the process of deciding how to monetize it. The market leader ClosedAI has offered to acquire the technology for $100,000 in cash, plus an additional bonus of $100,000 if the product is a hit. If A Tech decides not to sell the tech and manufacture the product itself, it could potentially make a profit of $500,000 if it becomes a hit, but also an estimated loss of $300,000 if it proves unpopular. To simplify the problem, A Tech’s executives are assuming that the product is either a hit, i.e., it captures a certain critical number of customers, or not a hit.
(a) Using decision tree analysis, evaluate what the company should do if:
Executives estimate the chance that the product will be a hit as 0.7?
Executives are uncertain about the product’s prospects and says the chances are “evens” (i.e. the probability of the toy being a hit equals 0.5)?
(b) What is the ‘critical’ value for the probability of the product being a hit: that is, the probability value which makes A Tech indifferent between (i) selling the rights and (ii) making the product itself?
Problem 2
A Inc. is a manufacturer of computer servers and runs its production at its factory in North Carolina. The plant has the capacity to produce 10,000 servers per year. To produce a server, the raw materials cost $6000 and the manufacturing processes (including capital and labor) cost an additional $400. A Inc. sells the servers for $12,000 each.
Because of the rapid development of the data center sector in Northern Virginia, A Inc anticipates a growth of demand in its servers, and is considering how to acquire additional production capacity. There are two possible options for capacity acquisition. The first option is to invest in state-of-the-art manufacturing machinery at the existing plant, which costs $5 million. This would double the production capacity, and also decrease the production cost per server from $400 to $350. The second option is not to increase in-house production capacity (i.e., capacity remains at 10,000 units), but if demand exceeds in-house capacity, any shortfall will be outsourced to an alternative supplier. This alternative supplier charges $8000 per server (materials already included).
In the past year, demand for A Inc servers exactly met the production capacity of 10,000 units. For the coming year, demand is expected to either increase by 50% with 80% probability, or stay the same with 20% chance.
Develop a decision tree for this problem. Using an expected value criterion, identify the best decision for the plant.
Problem 3
G Development Corp. (GDC) is considering bidding on a contract for a new commercial building complex. If GDC chooses to bid on the contract, the pre-bidding legal preparation would cost $200,000. There is a 80% chance that the bid is successful. In that case, GDC has to pay a contribution of $2 million to become a partner in the project.
After becoming a partner, GDC would have two options. In the first option, it could build the complex on its own. In this case, GDC’s income from the project would depend on the level of demand for office space by the time the project is completed. It is estimated that the income (revenue minus construction costs) will be $6 million if the demand is high, $4 million if demand is medium, and $1 million if demand is low. In the second option, GDC may sell the rights in the contract to another developer, who offers $3.5 million in cash.
GDC has gathered the following probability estimates for the level of demand for office space: the probability of low demand is 0.3; the probability of medium demand is 0.4; and the probability of high demand is 0.3.
(a) Draw a decision tree for this problem. Using an expected value criterion, identify the best decision for GDC.
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“Small Business: A Historical Perspective, Financial Planning, Marketing Strategies, and Business Model Development”
Describe the place of small business in history and explore the strengths and weaknesses of small business.
2. Design a solid projected financial plan and conduct a breakeven analysis for a small company.
3. Demonstrate the ability to deliver and communicate marketing massages in coherent and professional manner.
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“Exploring the Pros and Cons of Federalism: An Analysis of Competing Arguments, Recommended Policy Changes, and Conclusion”
Prepare a term paper pertaining to any policy issue and present competing arguments (pros/cons), as
well as your own opinions, recommended policy improvements, and conclusion regarding the policy
issue. You can focus on any policy issue; such as federalism, civil rights, civil liberties, interest groups,
models of democracy, a court ruling, eminent domain, livable community issues, general plans, laws
and regulations, a government program or project, or other policy issues
Term paper format/requirements include the following:
• Paper title with your name, topic/subject title, class name, and date.
• Your term paper must have a minimum of 1,500 words (this would be approximately three pages if
single spaced).
• Be sure to include (label/write down in your paper) and address the following section headings
in your term paper: 1. Introduction, 2. Background Information, 3. Analysis/Competing Arguments
(pro/con), 4. Observations and Recommended Policy Changes, 5. Conclusion, and 6. References
(identify a minimum of two different references [i.e. text book and other books, interview, web site,
newspaper, survey, etc.]). The writing style is your choice. The term paper style is your decision.
The section headings are required.
• The term paper will be assessed and evaluated based on the following: 1. Content – complete-
ness and accuracy of the information presented; 2. Organization – the logic, order, and readability
of the information; 3. Expression – the presence of a personal style and the ability to generate
interest in the information; 4. Usage – the use of writing standards and conventions appropriate to
the occasion (this includes spelling, punctuation, word use, grammar, etc.); and 5. Following
Instructions – such as the minimum word count of 1,500 words, using the paper headings, etc.
1,500 words
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Cultures in Conflict: A Comparative Analysis of Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant” and Gideon’s “No Witchcraft for Sale”
Cultures in Conflict
Answer the questions using complete sentences. When you are finished, submit this assignment to your teacher by the due date for full credit.
Total score: ____ of 100 points
(Score for Question 1: ___ of 35 points)
Compare and contrast the conflicts faced by Orwell in “Shooting an Elephant” to those faced by Gideon in “No Witchcraft for Sale.” To what unique revelation does Orwell’s position as a police officer lead him? How can Gideon’s ultimate decision not to share his knowledge be interpreted as an act of rebellion and an assertion of the dignity and worth of his culture?
Answer:
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(Score for Question 2: ___ of 35 points)
What do pieces such as “Marriage Is a Private Affair” and the excerpt from Nectar in a Sieve demonstrate about the influence of modern ideas and modern ways on traditional cultures? How are the characters in these works affected by the modernization of their respective societies?
Answer:
Type your answer here.
(Score for Question 3: ___ of 30 points)
Of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? Why? What was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? Be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response.
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The Role of Developmental Research in Understanding the 6 Major Themes of Development: A Review in the Context of Motor Development
Choose a particular topic area from the class or textbook (e.g., motor development) and review how research on it relates to the 6 major themes of development that have been described throughout the course (detailed in the 2nd class lecture, in particular):
1. Nature vs Nurture
2. The Active Child
3. Continuity vs. Discontinuity
4. Mechanism of developmental change
5. Sociocultural context
6. Individual differences
Describe how research in your chosen area exemplifies each theme. For example, if you chose the development of personality/temperament, you would describe how the research relates to the Nature/Nurture theme by describing studies showing that some traits like aggression can be inherited from your parents (and so on for each of the 6 themes).
This is not intended to be a research paper. In theory, you could write this paper only having read the textbook and attending class, however, you can include any outside material that interests you and adds to your argument.
*Please be sure to cite any sources you use and be extra careful to use only your own words. Include a bibliography for anything you cite. Any incidents of plagiarism will result in a zero on the assignment and a charge filed with the academic honesty board that could result in an ‘F’ in the class.
*This paper should be between 8-10 double spaced pages (not including an optional reference page).
*Please include separate section headings for each of the 6 themes.